Junior International Buyer - Bilingual Mandarin​/ English

Junior International Buyer

Superior Communications is looking for a Junior International Buyer in Baldwin Park, CA. The Junior International Buyer supports purchasing and supply chain activities involved in bringing products from suppliers to our distribution locations and customers. This position assists with purchase order management, supplier communication, inventory monitoring, shipment follow-up, and purchasing-related reporting.

The Junior International Buyer also works closely with Buyers and management to ensure purchase orders, product availability, shipment schedules, and inventory requirements are accurately maintained and communicated. This position is intended for an individual developing their knowledge and experience in purchasing, inventory management, and international supply chain operations. This position has a bilingual requirement of English and Mandarin.

You will be responsible for:

• Review requisitions and create purchase orders based on approved quantities and requirements
• Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, production status, and product availability
• Follow up on new items and purchase orders to meet launch timelines
• Assist with product transitions and supplier-related issues
• Identify and assist in resolving invoice, pricing, and cost discrepancies
• Maintain purchasing information and prepare ad-hoc reports as needed

Product Arrivals and Shipment Coordination:

• Follow up with suppliers on open purchase orders, production status, and delivery schedules
• Enter and maintain accurate shipping schedule information in the system daily and cross-check weekly
• Monitor shipments, back orders, and customer required delivery dates; escalate potential delays
• Coordinate shipping documentation and work with suppliers and freight forwarders as needed to resolve shipment issues
• Assist with reviewing freight costs, logistics invoices, and related discrepancies
• Coordinate with Buyers or management when decisions or approvals are required

Vendor Relations:

• Support the development and maintenance of positive vendor relationships
• Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding purchase orders, production schedules, shipments, documentation, and other routine purchasing matters
• Assist with troubleshooting purchasing-related issues and escalate more complex matters when necessary

Vendor Returns:

• Assist with researching defective, damaged, incorrect, or unacceptable goods
• Coordinate information and documentation required for vendor returns, DOA, RMA, defective products, and NCMR-related issues
• Assist Buyers with vendor return negotiations and resolution
• Follow up with suppliers regarding replacement product, credit memos, payments, or other agreed resolutions
• Maintain records related to vendor returns and supplier credits

You might be a great fit if:

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on assignments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to learn purchasing and supply chain processes

Required Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and Mandarin
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory, logistics, or supply chain preferred
• Basic knowledge of purchasing and international supply chain concepts preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems is a plus

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisor responsibility

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some light lifting is required. This would require the ability to lift 10-pound box, open box, and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, in office position at our Irwindale, California location. Normal business days are Monday through Friday. Work hours will be assigned in advance.

Travel:

No travel is…